In Northern Cyprus, families wait for news of passengers from sunk ferry

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A passenger ferry capsized near Kyrenia Port in Northern Cyprus, resulting in seven deaths and 23 missing persons among 267 onboard. The region is under Turkish control but lacks international recognition, and the ferry operator has expressed condolences and set up a hotline for families.

Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles off Kyrenia Port in northern Cyprus - a territory occupied by Turkey but not internationally recognised. The ferry has now completely sunk - and the company that operates it says it is "deeply saddened by the tragic accident". It says a hotline has been set up to provide passengers' relatives with information.